Battle of Rafaniyya

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Battle of Rafaniyya
Date1133
Location
Result Zengid victory
Belligerents
Zengids County of Tripoli
Commanders and leaders
Imad al-Din Zengi Pons, Count of Tripoli
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Heavy losses, few survived

The Battle of Rafaniyya[1] occurred in 1133 when Imad al-Din Zengi raided the territory of the Count of Tripoli and met him in battle near Rafaniyya.[2]

In 1133 Turkmen forces looted and attacked the territory of the County of Tripoli.[3] Pons, Count of Tripoli, attempted to defend his dominions, however he was heavily defeated and his countryside was sacked.[3]

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